Necessary signatures gathered for ballot initiative limiting power of Houston mayor

In the nation's 4th largest metropolis, the power to place a measure on City Council's agenda for debate and possible adoption - lies exclusively with the mayor. It is "extraordinary" authority that may soon slip away.

Buzbee says he’ll take evidence ‘elsewhere’ than HPD; Deshaun Watson’s attorney responds

Deshaun Watson’s attorney Rusty Hardin released a response after Tony Buzbee stated that he would "go elsewhere" than the Houston Police Department to provide evidence in the allegations against the Houston Texans quarterback.

Biden to hold first Cabinet meeting Thursday

Joe Biden will convene his first Cabinet meeting on Thursday, a presidential rite of passage that will be used to promote his new infrastructure plan. The gathering will look very different from those held by his predecessor.

Facebook removes video of Donald Trump interview with daughter-in-law Lara Trump

Facebook removed a video of an interview with former President Donald Trump conducted by his daughter-in-law Lara Trump, saying any content "in the voice of Donald Trump" would be scrubbed from the social media platform.

18 massage therapists issue statements in support of Deshaun Watson

Deshaun Watson's attorney released statements from more than a dozen massage therapists who said the accusations made against the Houston Texans quarterback are inconsistent with their experiences with him.

Biden announces broad efforts to combat anti-Asian violence, bias in US

President Joe Biden announced Tuesday broad actions by the White House to address the rise in anti-Asian violence in the U.S. and bias against Asian communities.

Biden signs extension of Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses by 2 months

President Joe Biden singed an extension of the Paycheck Protection Program a day before it was poised to expire, giving small businesses until May 31 to apply.

Trump's heir? Mike Pence re-emerges, lays groundwork for 2024 presidential run

Former Vice President Mike Pence is steadily reentering public life as he eyes a potential run for the White House in 2024 -- despite an apparent snub by former President Donald Trump.

White House, UN signal possible 'additional actions' after N. Korea missile tests

The Biden administration said Monday it's looking at “additional actions” that the United Nations might take to respond to North Korea’s recent missile tests.

19 total lawsuits now filed against Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson

Three more civil lawsuits were filed against Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson in Harris County on Sunday night, bringing the total number of lawsuits filed against Watson to 19.

Sarah Obama, matriarch of Barack Obama's Kenyan family, dies at 99

Sarah Obama, the matriarch of former U.S. President Barack Obama's Kenyan family has died, relatives and officials confirmed Monday.

Biden's dogs, Champ and Major, are back at the White House

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden’s dogs, Champ and Major, are back at the White House after spending time in Delaware amid a biting incident involving Major.

Biden announces extension of deadline to sign up for Affordable Care Act coverage on law’s 11th anniversary

President Joe Biden on Tuesday will showcase health insurance cost cuts in a speech in Ohio, which also marks the 11th anniversary of then-President Barack Obama signing the Affordable Care Act.